Ladies For Oncology

Co Cavan Ladies Raise Funds for Cavan Oncology Unit

Every year The Co Cavan RFC senior ladies rugby team and
the Garda ladies rugby team contest the Alex Acheson cup. This year was to be
no exception. Cavan who are current holders of the cup were to host the game in
Swellan Park. It was decided to make this a double header and use the game as a
fundraiser for the oncology unit in Cavan as some of the ladies have family
members affected by cancer. Under the captaincy of Rosie Morgan the game was
organised for May.

The ladies organised a cake sale, barbeque and raffle for
three fabulous hampers on the day with lots on offer for those spectating. The
Garda also participated in the fundraiser bringing pink socks down for everyone
to play in. Weather conditions were ideal which resulted in great attendance at
the match. It is always a hotly contested match with the cup to play for and
this year Co Cavan RFC came up trumps and will retain the cup for the year.
Apart from the successful final result of the game the fundraiser raised €1658
for the charity presented to the oncology unit by club president Malcolm Lowry,
Ladies rugby coach George Crowe, Ladies captain Rosie Morgan, Kate and Sabine
Bartley.

The ladies would like to thank those who supported the day
and the raffle. Thanks to all those who baked for the cake sale. Thank you to
Crowes butchers for the barbeque. Thank you to the Garda team as the opposition
team. Congratulations to the raffle winners 1st place Rosie Morgan, 2nd place
Gene Fay and 3rd place Anne Conway.

Presentation photo caption: Members of Co Cavan RFC present a
cheque for €1,658 to members of the oncology unit is Cavan. Left to right:
Malcolm Lowry (president of Co Cavan RFC, three members of the oncology unit,
Sabine Bartley, George Crowe (Co Cavan RFC ladies coach), Rosey Morgan (captain
of Co Cavan Ladies) and Kate Bartley (member of the ladies team).

Ladies Training:

Ladies training is held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.30 in Swellan Park